Chapter 1- It's Not Over

He was looking at the pictures that were spread out on the desk and he still couldn't believe what he was seeing. There were dozens of pictures that confirmed his worst fear. All of the pictures showed Olivia and Jake together. The two of them taking a stroll in the park with her left arm interlocked with Jake's right arm. Then there were pictures of them having dinner at a popular restaurant downtown. There were pictures of Jake leaving Olivia's office and apartment building. It was evident to Fitz that Olivia was enjoying Jake's company. She was either smiling or laughing in the pictures and he couldn't help but think when Olivia use to be that way with him. But there was one picture that caught his eye more than the others. It was a picture of Olivia and Jake in a loving embrace with their arms wrapped around each at the waist. They were smiling at each other and completely oblivious of what was going on around them. Fitz knew it was time to put the pictures back in the envelope when he starting to feel like he couldn't breathe and felt knots forming in his stomach. After putting the pictures away, Fitz turned around his chair and stared out the window. He couldn't believe how everything was turning out between him and Olivia but he was determined to straighten it out. He didn't know how but he knew he wasn't going to stop until he got his Livy back. Even if that it meant he would had to suffer without having her for a little while longer. Fitz was completely lost his thoughts. So lost in them that he didn't hear when the door to the Oval Office opened and closed.

"Good evening, Mr. President," Fitz heard someone say.

"Good evening, Jake", Fitz replied while turning around in his chair. He walked around his desk and greeted Jake with a handshake. What Fitz really wanted to do was knock his lights out but quickly decided against it. He was the President first and foremost and he knew he needed to act like he was. "Please have a seat, Fitz said. Jake took a seat while Fitz remained standing but leaning against his desk.

"So, what did you need sir?" Jake asked, wondering what he was doing there.

"Did you get rid of the cameras that you installed in Olivia's apartment?" Fitz asked.

'Not yet but I no longer watch her just like you requested," Jake replied.

"Ok. You will be removing them soon, correct?"

"Yes. I've just been busy with work lately so I haven't had the time to do much else. "

"Ok," Fitz said, now in deep thought.

"Jake, I would like for you to stay away from Olivia Pope," Fitz blurted out.

"Excuse me?" Jake said, wondering if he heard correctly.

"You heard me correctly, Jake. Your job was to simply keep an eye on her and now your services are no longer needed."

"I already know my services are no longer need. What I'm trying to figure out is why you are telling me to stay away from her. Who said I was seeing her in the first place?" Jake questioned.

"I have proof right her," Fitz said picking up the envelope and tossing it into Jake's lap. "There are dozens are photos that show you and Olivia spending quality time together. This was not part of the original plan, Jake."

"Not part of the original plan? The only plan was to keep an eye on her because you felt like she was a threat to national security or that she was in some type of danger because she use to work for you. Never once did anything come up about me interacting with her in person was off limits," Jake responded.

Fitz let out a sigh and ran a hand through his hair. "Well Jake, I have come to the conclusion that she is not a threat or in danger due to the information you have been providing for me the past few months," Fitz said.

Jake let a small laugh. He knew what was really going on but he knew Fitz wouldn't come out and admit it to him. So Jake decided that he would have to drag the information out of him instead. "You know Fitz, I just have this one problem with this whole situation. I get that you wanted to keep an eye on Olivia for specific reasons. I know you wanted me to do it because I'm one of the few people you can trust. And I understand you no longer need me to do surveillance. But what I don't understand is why do you care so much about who she is spending her spare time with?" Jake said with his eyes locked on Fitz's one.

"Like you said not too long ago Jake, I have my reasons," Fitz said, staring back at Jake.

"Ok, let me break this down for you a little more since you still not giving me the right answer. Why do you care so much that Olivia and I are spending quality time together? I mean you are married to that cute wife of yours and you have three kids. Let's not forget that you are the President of the United States. You're a happily married man but you're telling me to stay away from Olivia. Do you care to share why you would like me to respect your wishes or do you mind if I do the honors," Jake said.

Fitz eyes were still locked on Jake's wondering if he really knew the answer to his own question. Of course there were some people who knew about Fitz's relationship with Olivia but it was hard for him to believe that Jake knew. If by chance he did know, the question now was how did he found out.

"I know about you and Olivia's relationship. I'll admit it did take me a while to figure things out. But when I did everything just clicked. Olivia saying she didn't date, didn't want to talk about past relationships, and didn't want to talk about when she worked at the White House. The biggest red flag, of course, was her never wanting to talk about your campaign. I told her that I wanted to know how she managed to pull of one of the greatest victories that this country has ever seen. However, all she would say is that you had a great campaign staff. Now, we all know Olivia single handily rebuilt your campaign. So, why does she always avoid the topic like it's forbidden to?" Jake said.

"Perhaps she just doesn't want to take the credit for everything. She knows it took a team to put me in the White House and that everyone pulled their own weight to make it happen. We all know that Olivia is a modest woman as well, Fitz said.

"Yeah, if you say so", Jake said with a smirk. "Well I don't think there is anything else left say." Jake stood up to leave but Fitz wasn't done with the conversation yet.

"We have a good friendship Jake. It goes back to the days when we use to be in the Naval Academy together. But I'm warning you, stay the hell away from Olivia. Trust me it's for your own good," Fitz said. He wanted to repeat himself one more time to make sure there would not be any more misunderstandings down the road.

"Mr. President is that a threat?" Jake said moving closer to Fitz.

"Let's just say it's a promise," Fitz said. He was now standing up straighter to let Jake know that he meant business.

Jake turned to leave but stopped when he was almost halfway across the room and turned back to Fitz. He wanted to make sure Fitz knew that he wasn't going to leave Olivia alone. Not by a long shot. "You know I forgot to tell you. That heart shaped birth mark that Olivia has on her side is very nice. However, the one she has on her inner thigh is - "

Before Jake could even finish what he was saying Fitz had his hands wrapped around Jake's throat. By time Jake realized that Fitz was choking him, they were already on the floor.

"You son of a bitch,"Fitz yelled. With his right hand around Jake's throat, Fitz pulled his left fist back as far as he could and threw his fist down as hard as possible into Jake's nose.

Ahhh! Jake yelled out, as Fitz fist connected with his face. And then other punch came. But before Fitz could throw a third punch, Jake blocked it with his right arm and threw a left punch that connected with Fitz's jaw. Fitz was immediately knocked to the floor and Jake quickly jumped on top of him. He sent one hard punch that connected with Fitz's mouth.

"You picked the wrong one to fight with, Fitz," Jake said with anger in his voice. He threw two more punches that landed on Fitz's his mouth again.

Jake lifted Fitz up by his shirt collar to get a better look at him. "Now sir, this is not the way to end a peaceful meeting. You should not be going around conducting yourself this way. The American people would not be happy knowing that they elected a president who has a temper problem. "

Fitz just stared at Jake not saying a word. Not because he was afraid of Jake but just waiting for the right opportunity to remind Jake who was in charge.

"If you haven't caught on by now Fitz I will make myself perfectly clear. I will not leave Olivia alone. Not until she tells me herself that's what she wants. Do I make myself clear, Mr. President?" Jake said.